Towns & cities · South West England
West Buckland
West Buckland — village and civil parish in Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Norton Fitzwarren · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
West Buckland is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,189 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.9779°, -3.1765°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Blackdown Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
West Buckland is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, situated 5 miles (8.0 km) south west of Taunton. The parish has a population of 1,189.
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Background
History
In 904, certain lands were the basis of a charter to Asser, Bishop of Sherborne, later confirmed in 908. It is thought that Buckland was perhaps known then as Bocland; the name for ‘chartered land’. Following this charter, or even earlier, the name West Buckland was established. But why West was added is unknown – perhaps to distinguish it from Buckland St Mary to the east. The parish of West Buckland was part of the Kingsbury Hundred. Buckland or Minchin Buckland Priory was founded as a house of St John the Baptist around 1166 for Augustinian canons. The buildings burned down in 1234. Gerbestone Manor was largely rebuilt in the late 16th century, although some fabric from the 13th century…
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- Coordinates
- 50.9779, -3.1765
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- West Buckland
- Postcode
- TA21 9JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
- Population
- 1,189
- Nearest railway station
- Norton Fitzwarren — 5.4 km
- Official site
- www.somersetintelligence.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1969500 (CC0)
- wikipedia: West Buckland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: West Buckland church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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West Buckland is a village in South West England with a population of 1,189. N attractions are listed within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,189
- Constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Buckland?
- West Buckland is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA21 9JT), in the parish of West Buckland.
- What is West Buckland?
- West Buckland — village and civil parish in Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to West Buckland?
- The nearest railway station is Norton Fitzwarren, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA21 9JT.
- Is West Buckland a protected site?
- Yes — West Buckland is part of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is West Buckland free to visit?
- Yes, West Buckland is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Buckland?
- The nearest railway station is Norton Fitzwarren, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA21 9JT.